Composite sketch of rapist released

Ocala police officials have released a composite sketch of a man who robbed and sexually assaulted a woman just after 7 p.m. Friday near the 1400 block of Northeast Sixth Avenue.

By Austin L. MillerStaff writer

Ocala police officials have released a composite sketch of a man who robbed and sexually assaulted a woman just after 7 p.m. Friday near the 1400 block of Northeast Sixth Avenue.

The attack happened behind a repair shop at 605 NE 14th St. Working with a description from the victim, Ocala police Detective Mark Fisher compiled a composite sketch of the attacker.

Lead Detective Stephanie McQuaig passed out fliers of the drawing to businesses and residents in the area on Wednesday.

The attacker is described as a white man in his 40s who stands between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet and has shoulder length brown shaggy hair, green eyes, and no facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and red long sleeve shirt.

McQuaig said the victim is scared, and doing as good as can be. The detective said the man is unknown to the victim. She cautioned there's not a serial rapist running rampant, and classified the attack as an isolated incident.

Anyone with any information about this case can call McQuaig at 369-7029, Crime Line at 369-7061, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.